CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Volvo VN770 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (11 reports).
0Recalls
26Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1998 Volvo VN770 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Volvo VN770.
Most common 1998 Volvo VN770 problems
Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 11 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Visibility | 6 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Equipment | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, CONSUMER SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT SMELL. SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE SLEEPER BIRTH AREA, THEN THE CABIN WAS IN FLAMES. THE FIRE INSPECTOR INDICATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLLED THE BUILT IN REFRIGERATOR FREEZER. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, CONSUMER SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT SMELL. SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE SLEEPER BIRTH AREA, THEN THE CABIN WAS IN FLAMES. THE FIRE INSPECTOR INDICATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLLED THE BUILT IN REFRIGERATOR FREEZER. *NLM WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON 195 1998 VOLVO VN770 HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT CAB. FIRE WAS A RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLLED THE BUILT IN REFRIGERATOR FREEZER. TRUCK WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS.*MR
THE WHEEL BEARING, AND FUEL GAUGE FAILED, THE TIRES EXPERIENCED PREMATURE TIRE WEAR, THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN SLEEPER DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, THE FUEL TANK BAFFLE WAS LOOSE.*JB
PER CONSUMER THE DEALERSHIP ACTION PONTIAC, GMC, VOLVO; DOTHAN AL; 334-794-8505,. IS REFUSING TO HONOR THEIR RECALL FOR VEHICLES' TIRE AND RIM NO RVXX02. TS
CONSUMER STATES IF THE VEHICLE HAS 100 GALLONS OF FUEL OR NO FUEL, THE VEHICLE IS STILL OVER WEIGHT.*JB
1998 Volvo VN770 questions
Does the 1998 Volvo VN770 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Volvo VN770 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo VN770?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (11), Structure (9), Electrical System (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Volvo VN770 has been fixed?
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